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My doctors probably think I need to expand my wardrobe because no matter what specialist I’m seeing I wear the same shirt—a red Supergirl shirt I got when I was in college. The practice started after my severe illnesses in 2001 (full story). I was so scared I needed something tangible to make me feel strong and I thought, “How about a Supergirl shirt?” It wasn’t that I trusted in the shirt instead of God; I just needed to remember that I was indeed a super girl. Plus, Supergirl and I are both blond bombshells (snicker).

Now eight years later, I still wear the shirt to see my family doctor, the dentist, and almost every specialist. Recently, I went to the podiatrist in a different shirt and ended up getting worse, so I was sure to sport my Supergirl dubs on the follow-up visit.

To preserve the integrity of the shirt, I wear it only when I go to the doctor. Every. Single. Time. I admit this is a strange practice, but I realize that this shirt represents how God has been with me through each and every appointment—even when I was diagnosed with chronic illness, when I had a panic attack in the office, when my fear threatened to envelope me. He was there then and He will be there in the future. As I’ve mentioned before, I suffer from hypochondria and “white coat syndrome.” If a shirt makes me feel a little braver, so be it. I know that it’s not just the shirt; it’s my God.

One day I may not need my Supergirl shirt, but I will never throw it out no matter how tattered it becomes. It’s a symbol to me of God’s enduring love, comfort, and faithfulness. That and it’s a really cool shirt, isn’t it?

**Note from Amy:: As a random aside, I am starting to collect Supergirl pins, key chains, and what not to keep the theme alive. I won’t be able to wear the shirt forever, you know?**

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Amy Sondova is a writer specializing in media writing, including interviews and reviews, as well as blogging. Having interviewed over a gazillion of the top musicians, writers, and speakers in the Christian media, Amy has also written countless columns, reviews, and articles on various topics including mental illness, self-injury, working with teenagers, and Christianity. Amy currently writes youth Bible studies, for her blog, SheIsBeloved.com, runs Share Beauty Project (ShareBeautyProject.com), and is currently working on her first book. She lives with BFF Sarah and has a Shih Tzu named Maddy, a cockatiel named Arrow, King Karl the Snail, and a fish tank known as The Bachelor Pad. She just might be Captain America's fiance.